This content is machine translated Therapy for urinary incontinence in old age Surgery, drugs and other approaches Stress incontinence is addressed surgically, whereas overactive bladder is primarily addressed with medication. If conservative measures are unsuccessful, urogynecological and urodynamic clarification should be performed.
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Neurobiological and clinical concepts Rehabilitation after spinal cord injury People with lesions below the cervical spinal cord segments have spastic or flaccid paraplegic paraplegia. Restrictions in walking ability are considered serious by affected patients and are the focus of…
View Post 7 min This content is machine translated Daytime urinary incontinence/enuresis nocturna in children At what point is incontinence in a child no longer “normal”? From the age of five, daytime wetting is considered incontinence. Treatment is preferably multimodal. In certain cases, referral to a specialized pediatric clinic should be made.
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Anemia in pregnancy and postpartum Risk for mother and child Anemia is a risk factor for maternal and fetal morbidity and mortality. Mild iron deficiency anemia and iron deficiency without anemia can be treated perorally during pregnancy. Intravenously, Ferinject® is…
View Post 10 min This content is machine translated Myelodysplastic syndromes WHO classification and use of “next-generation” sequencing With the aging of society, MDS diseases are also on the rise. However, developments in molecular diagnostics and new therapies will also change management for older patients. A multidisciplinary approach…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Prophylactic treatment with botulinum toxin Role of BTX in wrinkle prevention Question: What is the effect of botulinum toxin (BTX) when used prophylactically?
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Incomplete paraplegic lesions Surgical treatment options for paraplegia. A brief overview of surgical treatment options for traumatic spinal injuries, spinal tumors, and degenerative changes with paraplegic symptoms.
View Post 5 min This content is machine translated Cyto-LTT Improved in vitro diagnostics of late-type drug exanthema. Late-type allergies to medications can take a variety of forms, from mild exanthema to life-threatening reactions. Diagnosis is usually difficult and is based on history, skin testing and the classic…
View Post 6 min This content is machine translated Screening cervical cancer Cytological screening, HPV test or both? Primary screening for cervical cancer has changed worldwide in recent years. New recommendations are also being developed in Switzerland. The most important prerequisite for success remains participation in the screening…
View Post 9 min This content is machine translated Nutrition and chronic diseases A sweet reckoning 41% of the Swiss population is overweight. The Swiss Diabetes Association estimates that nearly 500,000 people in Switzerland have diabetes. Insulin-resistant obese diabetics are at increased risk for an army…
View Post 8 min This content is machine translated Lung cancer screening Definition of the appropriate target population of central importance Lung cancer screening carries certain risks such as unnecessary additional investigations or surgery in case of false-positive findings. Accordingly, it should be done in centers where all necessary disciplines work…
